What effect did Truman's disregard for polls showing low approval ratings have on his presidency and actions?
A)It allowed him to present a false sense of confidence and pander to key electoral constituencies.
B)It liberated his presidency and allowed him to concentrate on the issues that mattered most to the country at large.
C)It opened him to political attacks and shifted his focus to narrow political interests.
D)It freed him of all political opposition, allowing his to work to please local constituencies.
Question -2-What was the name given to the faction in the Democratic Party who was opposed to the civil cights agenda of Truman?
A)Tea Party
B)Bull Moose
C)Dixiecrats
D)Progressives
Question -3-How did Truman place civil rights in the framework of the national outlook?
A)He said that theDixiecrats' position reflected the national spirit on civil rights.
B)He said that it was necessary to secure Roosevelt's legacy on the issue.
C)He said that each state was free to pursue civil rights as they saw fit.
D)He said that civil rights were a matter of national security.
Question -4-The major challenge for Truman upon assuming the presidency is best illustrated by the need to __________.
A)shift from the parochial interests that had defined him to the national and international interests that would define him
B)retain the important local connections that had made him successful as he assumed a national office
C)placate the interests of the Dixiecratsby integrating their local concerns into a national conversation about civil rights
D)protect Roosevelt's strong legacy on civil rights without taking major political risks
Question -5-If you were president,how would the exercise of your unilateral powers relate to your ability to demonstrate power?Under what conditions might you choose to exercise your unilateral powers to achieve your policy goals? Provide specific examples.
What will be an ideal response?
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